Prices last updated: October 29, 2026
Cracker Barrel serves breakfast all day, but when does the lunch menu start? Here is when lunch begins, what the weekday lunch features cost and what is on the Cracker Barrel lunch menu in 2026.
What time does Cracker Barrel start serving lunch?
At most stores the lunch and dinner menu starts at 11 a.m. and runs until closing. Before 11 a.m. you can order from the breakfast menu, which keeps going all day.
| Menu | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | Opening (7 a.m.) to closing |
| Lunch and dinner | 11 a.m. to closing |
| Weekday lunch features | Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Daily specials | From 11 a.m. on their day |
Cracker Barrel weekday lunch menu
Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., most stores offer lunch features for about $9.99:
- Chicken n’ Dumplins with a country side and biscuits or corn muffins.
- Meatloaf with a country side and biscuits or corn muffins.
- Pick 2 Country Combos: choose two of a house salad, a loaded baked potato, a loaded baked sweet potato or a cup of soup.
- Midweek features such as Broccoli Cheddar Chicken on Wednesday and Turkey n’ Dressing on Thursday.
Lunch favorites
Chicken n' Dumplins
Meatloaf
Sunday Homestyle Chicken
The Barrel Cheeseburger
Homestyle Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Lunch tips
- Arrive before noon on weekdays to beat the lunch rush.
- A weekday lunch feature saves a few dollars versus the same dish at dinner.
- Sandwiches and salads are quicker if you are on a lunch break; see sandwiches and salads.
Full opening and closing times are in Cracker Barrel hours.
Cracker Barrel lunch FAQ
What time does Cracker Barrel start serving lunch?
The lunch and dinner menu starts at 11 a.m. at most stores. Breakfast is served all day.
How much is lunch at Cracker Barrel?
Weekday lunch features such as the Pick 2 combos, Chicken n' Dumplins and Meatloaf cost about $9.99, Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.